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C. 1860 English Inlaid Burl Wood Lap Desk Writing Box

$750per set
£565.50per set
€651.66per set
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About the Item

Circa 1860 inlaid burl wood lap desk writing box, English. Extravagantly inlaid with silver, abalone & mother of pearl on ebony ground for the strapping, edges & central cartouche. Shield escutcheon. Crested silver plated inkwell. Nice old gilt tooled leather writing surface. 13" x 9.25" x 5 1/8" h.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.13 in (13.04 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WB-15391stDibs: LU6458245360102

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